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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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