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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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