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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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