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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important 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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