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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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