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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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