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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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