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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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