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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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