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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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