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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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