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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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