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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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