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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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