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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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