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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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