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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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