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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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