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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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