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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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