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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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