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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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