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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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