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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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