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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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