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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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