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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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