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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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