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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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