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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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