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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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