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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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