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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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