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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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