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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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