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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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