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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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