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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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