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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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