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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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