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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major 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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