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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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