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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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