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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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