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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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