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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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