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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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