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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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