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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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