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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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