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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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