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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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