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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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