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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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