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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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