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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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