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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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