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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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