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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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