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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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