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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world 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. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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