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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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