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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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