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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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