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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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