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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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