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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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