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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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