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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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