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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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