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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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