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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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