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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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