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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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