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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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