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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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