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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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