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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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