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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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