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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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