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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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