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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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