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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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