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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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