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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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 customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education