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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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