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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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