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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. 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 open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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