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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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