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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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