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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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