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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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