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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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