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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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