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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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