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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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