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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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 massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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