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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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