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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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