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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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