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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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