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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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