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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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