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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education