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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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