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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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