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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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