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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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