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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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