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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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