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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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