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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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