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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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