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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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