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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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