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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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