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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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