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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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