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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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