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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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