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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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