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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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