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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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