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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key 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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