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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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