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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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