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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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