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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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