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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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