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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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