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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources