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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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