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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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