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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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