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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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