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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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