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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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