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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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