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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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