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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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