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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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