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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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