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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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