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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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