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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over 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 massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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