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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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