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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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