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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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