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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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