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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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