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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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