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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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