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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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