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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important 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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