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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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