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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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