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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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