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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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