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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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