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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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