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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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