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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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