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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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