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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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