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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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