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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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