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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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