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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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