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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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