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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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