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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major 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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