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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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