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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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