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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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