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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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