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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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