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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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