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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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