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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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