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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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 developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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