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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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