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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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