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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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