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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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