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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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