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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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