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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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