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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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