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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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