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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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