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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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