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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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