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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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