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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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