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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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