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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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