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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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