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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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