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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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