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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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