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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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