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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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