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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies 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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