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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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