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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth 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 mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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