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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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