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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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