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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes 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. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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