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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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