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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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