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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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