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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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