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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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