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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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