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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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