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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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