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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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