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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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