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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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