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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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