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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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