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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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