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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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