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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around 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 online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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