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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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