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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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