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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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