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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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