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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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