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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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