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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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