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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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