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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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