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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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