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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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