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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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