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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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