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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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