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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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