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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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