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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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