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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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