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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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