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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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