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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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