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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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