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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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