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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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