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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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