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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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