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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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