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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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