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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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