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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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