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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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