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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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