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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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