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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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