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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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