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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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