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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes 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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