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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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