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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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