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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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