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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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