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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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