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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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