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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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