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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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