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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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