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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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