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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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