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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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