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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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