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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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