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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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