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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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