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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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