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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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