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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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