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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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