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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive 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 participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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