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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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