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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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