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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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