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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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