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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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