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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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