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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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