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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses 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. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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