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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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