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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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