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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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