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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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