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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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