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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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