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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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