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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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