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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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