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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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