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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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