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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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