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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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