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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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