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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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