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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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