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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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