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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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