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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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