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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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