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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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