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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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