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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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