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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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