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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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