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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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