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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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