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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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