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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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