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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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