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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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