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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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