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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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