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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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