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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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