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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources