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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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