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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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