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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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