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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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