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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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