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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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