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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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