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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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