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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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