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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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