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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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