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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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