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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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