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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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