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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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