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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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