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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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