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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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