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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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