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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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