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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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