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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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