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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major 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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