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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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