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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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