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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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