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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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