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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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