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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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