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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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