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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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