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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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