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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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