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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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