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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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