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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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