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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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