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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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