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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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