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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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