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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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