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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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