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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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