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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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