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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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