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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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