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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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