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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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