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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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