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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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