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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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