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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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