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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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