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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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