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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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