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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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