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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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