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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important 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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