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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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