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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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