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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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