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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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