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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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