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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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