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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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