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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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