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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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