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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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