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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education