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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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