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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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