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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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