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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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