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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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