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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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