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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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