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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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