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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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