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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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