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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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