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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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