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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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