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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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