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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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