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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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