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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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