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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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