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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key 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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