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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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