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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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