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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take 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 customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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