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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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