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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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