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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key 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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