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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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