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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are empowering students 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 MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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