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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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