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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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