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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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