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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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