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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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