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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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