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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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