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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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