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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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