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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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