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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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