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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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