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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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