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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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