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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners 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. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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