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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major 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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