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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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