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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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