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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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