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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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