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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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