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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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