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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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