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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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