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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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