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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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