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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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