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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over 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 massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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