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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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