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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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