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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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