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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over 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. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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