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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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