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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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