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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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