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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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