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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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