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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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