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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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