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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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