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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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