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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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