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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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