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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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