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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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