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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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