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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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