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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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