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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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