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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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