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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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