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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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