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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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