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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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