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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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