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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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