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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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