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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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