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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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