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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are empowering students all around 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. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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