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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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