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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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