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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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