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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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