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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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