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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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