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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching 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 participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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