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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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