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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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