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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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