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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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