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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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