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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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