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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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