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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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