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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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