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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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