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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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