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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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