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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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