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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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