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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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