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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over 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 massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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