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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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