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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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