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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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