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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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