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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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