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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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