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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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